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Mid-Back (Thoracic) Spine X-ray, Extended Views

South Carolina rates for HCPCS 72072

An X-ray captures a more thorough set of images of the thoracic spine, the middle section of the back between the neck and lower back, than a basic exam provides. It helps evaluate causes of mid-back pain, injury, or curvature problems. This version offers more views than a limited study of the same region.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Mid-Back (Thoracic) Spine X-ray, Extended Views cost?

$40.74

Typical negotiated rate. In South Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $40.74 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $33.11 to $67.61.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $41 · 10th to 90th $32 to $79
$50$100$200professional $41

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$15.14
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$79.43
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$21.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$54.95
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$66.07
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$18.62
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$46.77
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$85.11
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$31.62
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$22.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$52.48
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$69.18
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$20.42
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$77.62
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$23.99
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$56.23

Where South Carolina sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Alaska than in Florida. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

South Carolina· 42nd of 51

$40.74

AK $97.72FL $34.67

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.